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    ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

    3.7 (72 reviews)
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    Hammocks, beach view, hangout deck
    Jordan V.

    It's so perfect!! If you're a person that is shy or hesitant about something like this, it is a great way to open up new horizons. My sister and I just needed a couple days to clear our heads and so we got a bunk in the females dorm which was great. It's a very welcoming place for everyone, and you're never pressured to hang out or talk with people if you don't want to. But you do have the opportunity to meet many people!! Jules was super sweet and very welcoming and was there if we needed anything. If you're expecting a super sparkling clean and done up place like an airbnb or hotel just lower that and accept this as a wonderful place to stay right on the beach with lots of things to do. Belmont park is about a 30 minute walk if you take the boardwalk but it goes by quick, and there is also a lot of places all around (2-15 minutes)to walk for food, coffee, Ralph's, etc. . We'd recommend 'seaside pizza co' for pizza, 'biggies' for burgers (or 'second nature' is a bit farther) and 'trident coffee' for pastries and coffee. There is so much around and most important, the beach is a 5 second walk. The hostel provides beach chairs, mats, and umbrellas to borrow if you'd like, along with some sunscreen and aloe if you've forgotten yours which is cool. And they also have a weekly board of activities in the main room by the door( beach days, beer pong, yoga, farmers market, etc.). They also have wetsuits and surfboard you can rent for like $25 for the day, super cool. Along with a $2 charge for a supply of towels for your whole trip They also do have, I believe, 5 parking spots for $20 a day if there is one available, if not you can get lucky getting a spot on the road nearby. BUT the parking garage right next to the hostel is a WASTE of money, they do not do overnight parking but don't let you know until you're already in and have the pay 12$ an hour. The last thing I will mention is that to enter the hostel, you'll find the door and you just ring the doorbell and someone will let you in and help you. When you check in, they'll show you around so you're not lost. I will certainly be staying again throughout my years! This definitely opened my world to hostels in the best way and helped me get excited about being able to afford travel in the near future. Beyond grateful that a place like this exists.

    Backside of hostel. Chill view of the beach. With hammocks and many other seating options.

    Had an amazing stay! Met some pretty dope people. Beautiful girls, great music, and good vibes. If you get the opportunity to stay, highly recommend. Super chill.

    Patio on right on the beach!
    Brant C.

    I am torn... I'm really tempted to give this hidden gem 1 star, tell you to "stay away. You probably wouldn't like it. Staying right on the beach really isn't that great. " I'm selfish, and this place is amazing!!! I don't really want more people to find out about it. I'm sure in a year or two, this place will have a waiting list 6 months in advance to book a bed. This was my first hostel experience. And it's going to be hard to beat. They are literally right on the beach, with a patio overlooking the ocean. You can chill out in a hammock and read a book in the sun, listening to waves crashing. For a little bit of money, you can rent a surf board and wetsuit, and be in the water in a couple of minutes. The vibe is cozy beach bungalow, they have cool artwork hidden all over the place. A free pancake and egg breakfast every morning with coffee. Of you want to cook your own food, they have two refrigerators and a small kitchen with stove, also a BBQ on the patio. They had a fun event going on every night. In the 4 nights we stayed they had two BBQs, bonfires, a party bus, and a super cool jam session with the staff and guests all singing in the common room. The accommodations are cozy, they have a number of different bed options from single rooms to rooms with 12 beds. While this place isn't the Ritz, it really has all the necessities. Warm beds, hot showers, lockers, heaters, and fans. While the kitchen and common room might have felt cramped to some, it was super conducive to making new friends and meeting interesting people. It was really awesome hanging out and getting to know people from all over the world and country. All with their own unique story. I felt super comfortable striking up a conversation with both the guests and staff. Everyone was super friendly and eager to talk about their experiences. It definitely motivated me to want to do more traveling myself.

    Adam L.

    If you're traveling San Diego and looking for a hostel oh, then the ith Beach bungalow is the absolute ONLY place you want to be. This hostel is directly on the beach separated only by the Pacific Beach boardwalk. The whole area around this hostel is thriving with restaurants, nightlife and shopping The staff here are unbelievably awesome, people will teach you how to surf here for free, every day there's a volleyball game on the beach right out front, cookouts one or two nights a week on the deck. You're going to really love this place.

    Yamil G.

    Best hostel in USA !!!!! All the staff and volunteers are awesome Everyday different activities, beach is 25 second walk. Best sunset ever, 420 friendly ! This is a party hostel !!!!!!! If you don't like Having a good time and dancing stay somewhere else.

    Kari A.

    I am a 36 year old professional and a mom. A hostel is not anything I would have ever considered especially a surf/party hostel.....but I am so glad I did it. This is all about experiences and the vibe. It's obviously a hostel on the beach so the amenities are exactly what you pay for...less, but if you can just soak in the community vibe and embrace a carefree attitude then this is a great place to stay. I was a little nervous I would be the oldest person there, but it was a perfect blend of ages and people from all over. Upon arrival I walked into a water balloon fight and was greeted with smiles and friendly faces. Marlon was a great hostel guide. He took me around and showed me the ropes. I stayed in the all female dorm which I am glad that I did. It was less crowded than the others and sort of away from the partying. There was always something fun going on whether it was beach volleyball, yoga, drinking games, or going out. Everyone was great (staff and other travelers), and I felt completely safe being there solo. The location was great too. Right in the middle of Pacific Beach. Pacific Beach and Mission Beach are big party areas and get really packed on the weekends, but it's always a good time. You could easily uber to Downtown or La Jolla for about $14/ride. Again, this is one of those places you just need to embrace the culture of the hostel. It's clean enough, but not sparkling clean. The bunkbeds aren't the most comfortable, but I slept just fine. They provide pancakes and eggs in the morning, but I just went out for breakfast on the beach. They also did a BBQ on Saturday night with burgers and hotdogs. They do provide towels, but I would suggest throwing one in your backpack (I put 2 turkish towels in and that was perfect). I would definitely stay here again if I am flying solo. You won't regret booking this if you're a fun, social, laid back person! It's inexpensive to stay but the memories are priceless.

    On the ITA hostel deck, overlooking the water while a rainbow forms.
    Brianna G.

    I spent 6 days here at the ITA bungalow surf hostel and I loved every minute of it! The staff (Chris, Anna, Anthony, and Allestair) were always there to help with questions, suggestions on food, and instructions on how to get there. They were the best staff I've encountered at a hostel, informative but also very friendly. The hostel offered breakfast every morning, a place to work (quiet room), and incredible views of the ocean. I made so many new friends, watched the sunset and sunrise on the beach shore. We walked everywhere, everything was close to the hostel. I went to spend my birthday weekend, not expecting anything other than a day on the beach, and It was honestly the best birthday I've ever had thanks to the amazing people who stayed at the Hostel. Ending it on the beach with friends both old and new, singing karaoke and dancing around the bonfire. Ill never forget those moments. I'll definitely be back soon.

    Decore from inside view.
    Malayia H.

    A wonderful stay in the 12 bed bunk room. Hot breakfast available and people from all over the world to socialize with. A variety of ages and cultures with an epic view of the ocean.They will match any app prices, makes the stay a great value.

    view from all female dorm

    This place was so much fun, the people that worked there were amazing and inclusive and planned fun activities, i felt completely safe and comfortable there. I would 100% recommend staying here, the location is great and everything around is fun! Met tons of awesome people and the overall experience was great

    ***BEWARE OF A STRANGE MAN ENTERING THE PROPERTY**** After reading someone else's review on google saying another guest experienced the same thing it's very scary knowing management has been aware and don't do anything. I did not have the best stay during my time and the worst fact was we found out our door did not lock after a drunk man entered an all female room on the 4th of July. Thankfully one of the girls was awake and was seeing what was happening. He was shining his flashlight on our faces and was spinning around in the room at one point he was playing with my hair?? It was an invasion of privacy and extremely creepy I paid to be in an all female room to feel safe, yet that ended up happening. I don't think he had any bad intentions but this is how people get MURDERED and RAPED in their sleep. The front desk didn't even fix the door and didn't even have the decency to move us to another room. Im surprised management didn't seem as concerned only a "we're sorry that happened to you."like do you not realize if something bad were to have happened your whole business would be ruined because you can't be bothered to take care of peoples safety to fix a damn lock? I only got a refund for that night. Overall the place was falling apart and not very clean.

    Music, dance & much sharing
    Agostino A.

    Some people say that while urban cities are fun only small town US America is friendly; Well, come on get your groove going with the attentive and fun to be with staff like my man Chris ( see big smile hulk in picture below ) other staff master skate boarders and guitarists, and a ever present, open door policy manager Allí, will show you adventure and comfort-seeking traveler that both is found here at ITH BEACH BUNGALOW SURF HOSTEL. I will say no more for I have guitar, skate boarding and surfings lessons lining up waiting for me; I came for just an affordable place to sleep and I found a family but without the in fights lol. I am coming back for ever.

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    Staff was super nice, there's activities every night, and location is perfect distance from fun restaurants and right outside the beach

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    A hostel is not anything I would have ever considered especially a surf/party hostel.....but I am so glad I did it.

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    (155 reviews)
    8.0 mi

    Went to San Diego for a job and knew that I was going to be working 10 hour days. So basically I…read moreneeded a place to hold my clothing, shower and sleep. Lucky D's Hostel was perfect with its location (very central in Downtown San Diego), colorfulness and artsiness. It was my first time at a hostel and it was fun. The receptionist/concierge was friendly and informative. They have theme night mixers like wine night & ice cream party. The receptionist gave me a key card and walked me to my room. He opened the door and it was a calming turquoise room with two sets of bunk beds. There is four built in lockers to hold your things. You can bring your own lock and towel (which I did) or rent one from Lucky D's. The first night there was 3 of us sharing the room. Cool roommates. I explored the different floors of the hostel In the morning there is a continental breakfast in the kitchen. I had tea, little oranges and a bagel with cream cheese and jelly. The guests at the hostel were friendly and nice. Having to share a bathroom and shower with everyone per floor was actually easy and never a long wait. You could also go up or down a floor to see if any were available. Great place. I'll definitely reserve a bunk bed again.

    Good location, but it ends there. It is in the gas lamp so know that the area is more of the…read moreparty/bar area and there's unhoused outside. They won't bother you, just know be cautious. You climb to the second floor and that is where reception is. They close from 2am-7am so most of the time someone is there. The bad was the third floor and part of the fourth was under construction. The horrible was even with six toilets for three floors, only two worked. You had at least 30 people fighting for two working toilets on a weekend. There was a line for quite a while. Showers were okay, no soap so bring your own or hit CVS. The free breakfast was okay, bagels and cereal from 8-10. No community vibe, but that is pretty much every US hostel, just a basic place to sleep. There was a massive moth in our room that we had to get out. Overhead fan, but with an ac unit we could not use.

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    Cortinas super viejas, puedes comprar unas nuevas por 10 dolares en la ross store
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    Hotel Z, Gaslamp Quarter by Staypineapple

    Hotel Z, Gaslamp Quarter by Staypineapple

    4.6
    (721 reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $$

    When I plan short 2-3 day weekend "getaway" trips (especially during a holiday weekend), I search…read morefor budget friendly hotels since we typically don't stay in the hotel other than to sleep and shower. I am so happy I found this place via AARP! Located in the heart of the Gaslamp District, I had never heard of this hotel prior to searching. Upon checking in, the desk clerk was very friendly, efficient, and answered any questions that I had. As for the room, he put us up on the top (4th) floor. Room is the perfect size for two people. Very clean, warm, inviting, and has some really cute and convenient amenities such as a pineapple themed USB quad port at the desk, along with a Keurig machine (had I known that I'd have brought my own Starbucks K-cups)! The bed was nice and comfy with lots of soft but supportive pillows and two separate comforter blankets so you're not fighting for covers if you are sharing the bed with someone or your significant other. Bathroom is very modern and clean. A hairdryer is hanging in the bathroom as well. The only item missing was an iron and an ironing board; however, you can request that at the front desk. If you are looking for a hotel with a gym, laundry facilities on site, and a full breakfast buffet or continental breakfast, then this place is not for you; however, if those things don't matter to you {I typically look for those types of hotels during a longer stay) then this hotel is all you need. You also get other unexpected creature comforts such as Starbucks coffee in the lounge along with 4 different blends of water as well as these cute pineapple cookies in the afternoon. Based in Seattle, WA, I am so happy I found this chain as I will be on the lookout and consider staying in other cities. Parking is available in a garage connected to the hotel next door for a fee. Also, bikes are available in the lobby for getting around (not sure if gratis or for a fee). I definitely recommend staying here! One small recommendation for the hotel: provide rooms with a small microwave and mini fridge to reheat leftovers. It all worked out as I gave a homeless guy mine.

    We checked into our room today and it is not what it showed on the website…read more We don't have double duvets on the bed nor do we have Terry cloth lined robes to relax in. So for as much as I paid, I expected to at least have that. Well the staff was nice and welcoming. It doesn't justify the over $400 a night and not getting everything that the website said we would get.

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